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PA 5056 is also offered in Spring 2024
PA 5056 is also offered in Spring 2023
PA 5056 is also offered in Spring 2022
PA 5056 is also offered in Spring 2021
Spring 2024 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (57191)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Stdnt is in MPA/PAL Cohort Mod
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session05/04/2024Sat 08:30AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West Bank
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 42 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Master in Public Affairs student (cohort program) or public affairs leadership certificate student (cohort program). 5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr
- Class Notes:
- Students should register for 5052, 5054, and 5056. 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet on Jan 19-20, Feb 16-17, Mar 15-16, Apr 12-13 and May 3-4 (Fri: 10:00 - 5:00, Sat: 8:30 - 4:30). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cheng838+PA5056+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- Students will design a quantitative research study using existing publicly available survey data. They will obtain and analyze quantitative data using statistics and interpret the findings. Through this process they will learn to understand and communicate the essential elements of a quantitative research study, criticize statistical analyses, and evaluate the quality of evidence.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Only those who are admitted into the MPA or Public Affairs Leadership (PAL) certificate programs are eligible to register for this class.
- Learning Objectives:
Expand personal leadership capacity by strengthening a sense of personal purpose, voice, agency, and experience in leading a group and communicating publicly about professional work.
Strengthen capacity for adaptive problem solving through reflective analysis of complex organizations, community conditions, programs, and policy networks.
Cultivate ability to engage effectively with others, while holding tension, by strengthening one's theoretical understanding and practical experience in instituting change.
Deepen understanding of program design and factors affecting implementation.
Learn strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative data analysis to inform decision-making.
Improve one's ability to collect, evaluate, and use research-based evidence in defining public policy concerns and making recommendations for improvements.
Enhance skills to connect with community and to confidently and productively engage with others in the context of diverse cultures, virtually and face-to-face.
Deepen understanding of social conditions and engage with complex dynamics of difference and diverse perspectives to strengthen public value.
Develop an appreciation of the value of "otherness" by establishing new relationships, gaining diverse perspectives, and creating professional networks in a trusting community of praxis.
- Class Format:
- The Cohort meets two days each month (Friday and Saturday) from January - May.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57191/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 April 2022
Spring 2023 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (57559)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Stdnt is in MPA/PAL Cohort Mod
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session05/06/2023Sat 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-149
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 42 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- Class to be offered as HyFlex. Students should register for 5052, 5054, and 5056. 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet on Jan 20-21, Feb 17-18, Mar 17-18, Apr 14-15 and May 5-6 (Fri: 10:00 - 5:00, Sat: 8:30 - 4:30). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cheng838+PA5056+Spring2023
- Class Description:
- Students will design a quantitative research study using existing publicly available survey data. They will obtain and analyze quantitative data using statistics and interpret the findings. Through this process they will learn to understand and communicate the essential elements of a quantitative research study, criticize statistical analyses, and evaluate the quality of evidence.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Only those who are admitted into the MPA or Public Affairs Leadership (PAL) certificate programs are eligible to register for this class.
- Learning Objectives:
Expand personal leadership capacity by strengthening a sense of personal purpose, voice, agency, and experience in leading a group and communicating publicly about professional work.
Strengthen capacity for adaptive problem solving through reflective analysis of complex organizations, community conditions, programs, and policy networks.
Cultivate ability to engage effectively with others, while holding tension, by strengthening one's theoretical understanding and practical experience in instituting change.
Deepen understanding of program design and factors affecting implementation.
Learn strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative data analysis to inform decision-making.
Improve one's ability to collect, evaluate, and use research-based evidence in defining public policy concerns and making recommendations for improvements.
Enhance skills to connect with community and to confidently and productively engage with others in the context of diverse cultures, virtually and face-to-face.
Deepen understanding of social conditions and engage with complex dynamics of difference and diverse perspectives to strengthen public value.
Develop an appreciation of the value of "otherness" by establishing new relationships, gaining diverse perspectives, and creating professional networks in a trusting community of praxis.
- Class Format:
- The Cohort meets two days each month (Friday and Saturday) from January - May.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57559/1233
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 April 2022
Spring 2022 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (58927)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Stdnt is in MPA/PAL Cohort Mod
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session04/30/2022Sat 08:30AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-149
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 42 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- Students should register for 5052, 5054, and 5056. 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet on Jan 7-8, Feb 4-5, Mar 4-5, Apr 1-2 and Apr 29 - 30 (Fri: 10:00 - 5:00, Sat: 8:30 - 4:30). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cheng838+PA5056+Spring2022
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58927/1223
Spring 2021 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (54112)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Stdnt is in MPA/PAL Cohort Mod
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021UMTC, West Bank
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (32 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Jan 8-9, Feb 5-6, Mar 5-6, Apr 9-10 and Apr 30 - May 1 (Fri: 10:00 - 5:00, Sat: 8:45 - 4:30). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5056+Spring2021
- Class Description:
- Continued PA 5055. Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [PA 5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54112/1213
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 20 November 2017
Spring 2020 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (57534)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option No Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session05/02/2020Sat 08:30AM - 12:00PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 131B
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/10, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, and 5/1) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/11, 2/8, 3/7, 4/4, and 5/2) from 8:30-4:30. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ksgerdes+PA5056+Spring2020 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ksquick+PA5056+Spring2020 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5056+Spring2020
- Class Description:
- Continued PA 5055. Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [PA 5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57534/1203
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 20 November 2017
Spring 2019 | PA 5056 Section 001: Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (58197)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session05/04/2019Sat 08:30AM - 12:00PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 131B01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019UMTC, East BankVirtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/11, 2/15, 3/15, 4/12, and 5/3) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/12, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13, and 5/4) from 8:30-4:30. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ksgerdes+PA5052+Spring2019 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ksquick+PA5052+Spring2019 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5052+Spring2019
- Class Description:
- Continued PA 5055. Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [PA 5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58197/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 20 November 2017
Spring 2018 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Research Methods II (54846)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session04/28/2018Sat 08:30AM - 12:00PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 131B
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/12, 2/9, 3/2, 4/6, and 4/27) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/13, 2/10, 3/3, 4/7, and 4/28) from 8:30-4:30. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ksgerdes+PA5052+Spring2018 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5052+Spring2018 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5052+Spring2018
- Class Description:
- Continued PA 5055. Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [PA 5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54846/1183
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 20 November 2017
Spring 2017 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Analytics II (55362)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session05/06/2017Sat 08:30AM - 12:00PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 312
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/6, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7, and 5/6) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 4/8, and 5/7) from 8:30-4:30.
- Class Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55362/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 2 November 2015
Spring 2016 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Analytics II (57278)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session01/08/2016 - 04/30/2016UMTC, West BankVirtual Rooms NORMREQD
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/8, 2/5, 3/4, 4/1, and 4/29) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2, and 4/30) from 8:30-4:30. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5056+Spring2016
- Class Description:
- Problem-based learning to analytical reasoning through social science research methods. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple regression analysis. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57278/1163
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 2 November 2015
Spring 2015 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Analytics for Leaders II (58253)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session01/09/2015 - 05/08/2015UMTC, West BankVirtual Rooms NORMREQD
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Problem-based learning approach to quantitative analysis. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Data set development. prereq: Major in public affairs or public affairs certificate, [5055-5056 must be taken in same academic yr]
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/9, 2/6, 36, 4/3, and 5/1) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, and 5/2) from 8:30-4:30.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58253/1153
Spring 2014 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Quantitative Analytics II (63784)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session01/10/2014 - 05/03/2014UMTC, West Bank
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Continues 5055. A problem-based learning approach to quantitative analysis. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Data set development. Relevance to policy and leadership decision making.
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, and 5/2) from 10:00-5:00 and Saturdays (1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/5, and 5/3) from 8:30-4:30.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/63784/1143
Spring 2013 | PA 5056 Section 001: Cohort Quantitative Analytics II (59941)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Extended Regular Session12/21/2012 - 08/31/2013UMTC, West Bank
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Continues 5055. A problem-based learning approach to quantitative analysis. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation, analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Data set development. Relevance to policy and leadership decision making.
- Class Notes:
- 5052, 5054, and 5056 will meet in person on Fridays (1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, and 5/3) from 10:00-4:30 and Saturdays (1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, and 5/4) from 8:30-4:30.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/59941/1133
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